Freehold fish & chip takeaway, trading just 18.5 hours weekly, same family since 1964

Key features

• Well established freehold double fronted end terrace property
• Same family ownership since 1964 and run by son for past 38 years
• £1,700-£2,000 per week on just 18.5 hours trading across 4 days
• Closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, clear scope to grow
• Self-contained double glazed flat with separate side entrance

About this business

A good opportunity has arisen to purchase a freehold chippy which has been in the same family since 1964 and is currently run at a pace to suit our client, taking 7 weeks holiday annually. Operates just 18.5 hour weekly, offering good potential to increase sales by additional openings and introduce a home delivery service. The business enjoys a good reputation with regular local customer base and passing trade. Conveniently located between Oldham and Manchester.

Trading figures

We are advised that weekly taking are between £1,700 to £2,000 pw from a traditional basic menu on only 4 days trading with only 18.5 hrs frying and trades 45 weeks a year. Tremendous potential for a new purchaser to increase openings and offer a much need delivery service which would substantially increase takings if in the hands of a capable operator.

Trading hours

Closed, Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm & 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Friday, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm & 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Saturday, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm & 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Aproximately 18.5 hours frying weekly.

Business premises

A highly visible double fronted end terrace freehold property with central entrance door in a spacious well appointed interior with tiled floor and fronted with serving counter behind which is an Edwards 3 pan wall reange. Through to the rear is the preparation area having a large stainless steel sink unit and 2 preparation tables, off which is small room with chipper and sink unit. Rear door out to part covered yard with 28lb rumbler and potato store.

Trade equipment

Range of trade equipment to briefly include a Edwards 3 pan wall range, rumbler, chipper, fat filter, 2 gas ovens, various chest freezers & under counter fridges, 3 micowave ovens, 2 stainless steal preparation tables, drinks upright chiller and electic till. Full inventory will be provided prior to completion. ( The above items have not been tested by Rosens ).

Tenure

To include the freehold interest.

Accommodation

Self-contained double glazed and gas centrally heated flat with side entrance to first floor which comprises of a fittd kitchen, living room double bedroom and shower room.

Trading position

Situated in the heart of a densely populated residential area of town which is well connected via road and public transport, conveniently situated between Oldham & Manchester and within close proximity of motorway network.

Special remarks

A good opportunity has arisen to purchase an old established chippy which has been in the same family’s hands since 1964 and run by our client for past 38 years.The business enjoys a good reputation and has a strong regular customer base derived from the local residents and has good levels of passing trade. The business at a pace to suit, taking 7 weeks holiday over a year, affording lots of potential to increase openings and offer a delivery service to the local community which will undoubtedly increase takings.